FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 2.5.08
North Carolina, NC State andWest Virginia Take Weekly Honors
North Carolina sophomore Christine Nguyen was named today the EAGL Gymnast of the Week. At the Governor’s Cup on February 1, Nguyen, a native of Plano, Texas, took first place in the all-around with a 39.175 score. She also finished first on beam (9.875) and placed second on bars (9.775). In addition, Nguyen received 9.750 and 9.775 marks on the vault and floor.
West Virginia sophomore Shelly Purkat received the Specialist of the Week title for the third week in a row. In a dual meet against Penn State, Purkat earned a season-high 9.825 on balance beam, tying for first. She also notched a 9.825 on the floor.
NC State freshman Brittney Hardiman earned the Rookie of the Week honor. Last weekend, Hardiman had two fourth place finishes in the all-around (38.850 & 39.175). She place second on the vault at both meets, scoring a 9.825 and a 9.875. Six of her eight events were top-10 finishes, including three top-3 finishes.
Welcome to the East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL)
The East Atlantic Gymnastics League was formed in July of 1995, when the eight universities banded together to create a league solely for women's gymnastics teams on the East Coast. The league consists of three members for the Atlantic Coast Conference, three members from the Big East, George Washington University and the University of New Hampshire. In August 1996, the NCAA Council accepted the EAGL as an official affiliated member of the NCAA.
East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL)
Ann Cabiness - Sports Information Director
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